A traditional German Nativity play, partly in the Harz dialect, is the focus of this Christmas CD. Folk instruments such as zither, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, dulcimer, guitar, and mouth harp help the performers relate the Christmas story with both folk songs and music by such composers as Praetorius. Familiar scenes depicted musically include the Annunciation to the Shepherds and the Coming of the Wise Men.